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Moving from Georgia to Tennessee

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality. vs. Music capital, no income tax, Nashville housing surge.

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Living now

Georgia

Capital: Atlanta

Median household income $71,355 · winter low 33°F · 218 sunny days

Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality.

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Moving to

Tennessee

Capital: Nashville

Median household income $67,631 · winter low 30°F · 207 sunny days

Music capital, no income tax, Nashville housing surge.

Tennessee has an overall price level 91.9 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Georgia
96.3
Tennessee
91.9
Tennessee has 4.6% lower overall price level
Housing index
Georgia
88.7
Tennessee
79.1
Tennessee has 11% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Georgia
99.1
Tennessee
98.0
Tennessee has 1.1% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Georgia
99.4
Tennessee
98.8
Tennessee has 0.7% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Georgia
15 ¢/kWh
Tennessee
15.1 ¢/kWh
Transportation index (modeled)
Georgia
99.3
Tennessee
98.4
Tennessee has 0.9% lower transportation
Median home value
Georgia
$343,300
Tennessee
$332,600
Tennessee is 3.1% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Georgia
$1,404/mo
Tennessee
$1,180/mo
Tennessee is 16% cheaper to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals · EPA AirNow (live) state-level

Summer high 89°F · Winter low 30°F · 207 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Georgia
90°F
Tennessee
89°F
Tennessee is 1.1% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Georgia
33°F
Tennessee
30°F
Tennessee is 9.1% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Georgia
63°F
Tennessee
58°F
Tennessee is 8.5% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Georgia
218
Tennessee
207
Tennessee has 5.0% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Georgia
50 in
Tennessee
54 in
Tennessee is 6.3% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Georgia
56
Tennessee
50
Tennessee has 11% lower AQI
Snow / year
Georgia
1 in
Tennessee
5 in
Tennessee is 400% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Tennessee than Georgia?

Tennessee's overall price level is roughly 91.9 (US avg = 100), vs about 95.6 for Georgia — based on BEA Regional Price Parities. Housing is the dominant driver of the difference. Run a comparison for the full, current breakdown.

What's the income tax difference?

Georgia tops out at 5.19% income tax. Tennessee tops out at 0%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in Tennessee?

Most Tennessee residents must register a vehicle within 30-60 days of moving. Check the piomover report for state-specific deadlines.

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